The taste is almost impossible to describe, and there's really no other ingredient like them. But whether you're a fan of pistachios or not, if you've ever purchased them, you've probably experienced sticker shock. Pistachios come in at a much higher price point than nuts like almonds, cashews, or peanuts. read more
Until quite recently, pistachios needed to be harvested by hand. They also have fairly restrictive growing conditions. The price is coming down, however, as the state of California both increases acreage devoted to the crop and introduces machinery to harvest the nuts. read more